CISTERNA FUORI ETNA ROSSO DOC

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CISTERNA FUORI ETNA ROSSO DOC

‘Cisterna Fuori’ has been owned by the Biondi family for many centuries. It means ‘outside cistern’, a reference to an ancient water cistern in the middle of the vineyard site. The vines grow on the side of a spent crater which dates back to 125 B.C. and is very steep, with supporting dry stone terraced walls. This site is in the opposing crater to ‘San Nicolò’, and is essentially across the street. Despite the closer proximity, the variety in exposure and temperature creates two totally different wines - San Nicolo’s elegance and perfume offers an amazing contrast to Cisterna Fuori’s power and complexity. Ciro and Stef Biondi were married in the very heart of this vineyard in 2004.

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Grape

Nerello Mascalese 80%, Nerello Cappuccio 20%
Region

Sicily
Vintage

2019
ABV

14%
Tasting notes

Ruby red colour with aromas of balsamic and rose. On the palate, the wine is full of red fruits, elegant with a power and complex finish. The wine is juicy, earthy, red-fruited and delicious.
Food pairing

Pairs beautifully with pasta dishes and grilled seafood.
Area of production

Etna. Comune di Trecastagni - Contrada Ronzini (18km from Catania). 640 metres above sea level. East facing, volcanic/sandy soil rich in minerals with low acidity.

Production process

Harvest Mid October. 11 day maceration, controlled low temperature fermentation in stainless steel with selected yeasts. The wine ages for 18 months in 225L and 500L neutral barrels. No fining or filtering
Fun facts

Ciro Biondi’s family has owned vineyards and made wines successfully in this area since at least 1800 but towards the end of the second World War, the winery experienced a period of decline after the premature death of Salvatore (Ciro’s great uncle), the unsuccessful readjustment to modern technology and the new post-war market. After the winery was abandoned for many years, in 1999 Ciro and his wife Stef succeeded in restoring the 6 hectares owned by his family, leading to the production of high quality wines, whilst rediscovering the huge potential of the volcanic ‘terroir’ and its grape varietals.

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